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The 15 Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, From Hidden Eco-Retreats to Luxury Towers

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A Sunset Walk on One of the Caribbean’s Most Beautiful Beaches: Grand Anse Beach in Grenada

Join me for a sunset walk on one of the most picturesque, stunning, magnificent beaches in the whole Caribbean: Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Grand Anse, the signature stretch of sand on this beautiful island, is a dynamic, living beach: walking here at sunset means encountering everyone and everything, from a beach workout going on […]

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This Tiny Caribbean Hotel Has Plunge Pools, Lagoon Views and Floating Breakfasts

plunge pool at hotel plein soleil in the caribbean island of martinique

It’s not a secret. We love plunge pools. At Caribbean Journal, we like to say that a private plunge pool is the greatest amenity at any hotel, and we’ve never seen that proposition disproven. That’s why our latest featured Tiny Hotel is a lovely little 16-room boutique on the Atlantic coast of Martinique, where nearly […]

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This Tiny New Caribbean Retreat Has Cabins on the Sand, Outdoor Showers and a Boat-Shaped Plunge Pool

Cabins right on the sand. Outdoor showers. Beach beds. A plunge pool shaped like a boat. It’s the newest place to stay on the Caribbean island of Antigua and it’s a throwback, castaway-style beach retreat. It’s called the Conch Beach Cabins, and it has just eight cabins, all right on the sand, the sort of […]

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At Saint Lucia's Jade Mountain Resort, The Art of the Next-Level Caribbean Vacation

It begins with a journey—not just a flight, but a passage into another realm. The winding roads of Saint Lucia climb through emerald hills, anticipation building with each turn. Then, like a revelation, Jade Mountain emerges—a sanctuary suspended between sea and sky, a work of art doubling as a hotel. Architect Nick Troubetzkoy’s vision defies […]

This Tiny New Caribbean Retreat Has Cabins on the Sand, Outdoor Showers and a Boat-Shaped Plunge Pool

The centuries-old streets of the Colonial Zone. The vibrant culinary scene. The endless entertainment. There are reasons, after all, why the Dominican Republic’s capital of Santo Domingo has been seeing so much growth in recent years. That includes new hotels, from the first-ever Kimpton in the country (which opened last year) to a new hotel […]

This Cancun-Area All-Inclusive Has a New Preferred Club With a Rooftop Pool and a Private Sushi Bar

It’s no secret that all-inclusive is the biggest thing in travel right now, as big brands continue to expand their footprint in the everything-included space. But within all-inclusive, it’s another trend that continues to grow: the resort-within-a-resort. At some hotels, it’s a Diamond Club, at others it’s the Unique Club, at others it’s the Club […]

This Adults-Only All-Inclusive Has Toes-in-the-Sand Rooms, "Laid-Back Luxury" and One of the Caribbean’s Most Spectacular Beaches

The endless lattes. The afternoons at the Tickled Turtle. The barbecue at the Outhouse. The six pickleball courts. There’s a reason the Pineapple Beach Club is one of Antigua’s most beloved places to stay. But the biggest story is Long Bay. The 180-room adults-only all-inclusive is a classic Caribbean getaway, from the breezy vibes to […]

This Riu in Aruba Has a New Resort-Within-a-Resort With Late Check-Out and a Private Pool Area

If you’ve traveled to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, you’ve encountered the concept. It goes by many names: things like Preferred Club or Diamond Club. It gives you special amenities and perks, from special check-in lounges to dedicated breakfast restaurants. And in our experience, it’s always worth it. Always. For all intents and purposes, when […]

From Its Colonial Zone to a Just-Opened Hyatt, Travelers are Flocking to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic

Maybe you know the colorful streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Or the vibrant sounds of Kingston, Jamaica. Perhaps you’ve strolled through the centuries-old boulevards of Fort-de-France, Martinique, or the historic corners of Nassau. The Caribbean is filled with fascinating cities, pulsing, energetic capitals that are worth the trip in their own right. But there’s […]

Turks and Caicos’ Top Luxury Residential Project Just Eclipsed $78 Million in Sales

2020 changed things. It changed the nature of real estate globally — and it sent high-net-worth buyers in numbers to the islands of the Caribbean, in search of space, seclusion and new levels of luxury. That led, in large part, to one destination: the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has been one of the most […]

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Hilton’s New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Will Have Beach Bungalows and a Rooftop Pool

It’s been one of the more-anticipated new debuts in the Caribbean this year: the Hilton Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Hilton’s first-ever all-inclusive resort in the nascent hotspot of Miches, a lush, pristine corner of Samana Bay in the Dominican Republic. The first news? It won’t actually be opening this fall as planned. The good news? […]

A Guide to the Newest Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, From Icon to Utopia of the Seas

Is bigger better when it comes to cruise ships? Royal Caribbean certainly believes so: its Icon Class of cruise ships are the largest afloat in the world. The debutant Icon of the Seas, launched in 2024, weighs in at nearly a quarter of a million gross tons and carries more than 5,600 passengers. In fact, […]